Release year: 2009-2010
Developer: Puremagnetik
Platform: Win/Mac
Tablet: Not required
Quality: Wav – 24-bit 44100 kHz
Size: 280 MB
Two more Live “Packs” containing Microtron sounds…
Microtron Tape 2
MK II Flute
Undoubtedly the sound that defines Mellotron, the MKII flute instantly conjures images of 1967 Abbey Road. Not only the most famous Mellotron sound, but perhaps the eeriest, the MKII flute’s dubious pitching has been in question throughout the decades. The change in timbre (they say two flutes were used) and odd intonation only adds to the haunting and mesmerizing character of this timeless sound.
Octave Recorders
The Octave Recorder is a newer sound composed of soprano, alto and tenor recorders. Playing fast staccato chords on this one can make it sound a bit like a harmonium. It has a solid woody tone with breathy articulations and is definitely a contender to fill up the mix with some organic elements.
Cello
Renown for its melancholy timbre and described by some as “wheezing and groaning” the Cello sound was originally recorded in the 1960s. A double bassist was used for the lower registers. Apparently the original session cellist did not wish to detune his cello for fear of damaging the instrument. Nonetheless, the Mellotron Cello recording is undoubtedly a unique character in the tape library.
Microtron Tape 2 builds upon Live’s rack features to create the blending effects between tape sounds as can be achieved with a physical Mellotron. Native live effects are completely integrated with multisample mode racks so that any Live 7 or 8 user can instantly load these sounds.
In addition, Microtron Tape 2 includes 50 Live Clips performed by professional studio keyboardists. Each clip comes preprogrammed with the multi sound Microtron rack for the most flexibility and editing possibilities.
Microtron Tape 3
Clarinet
The original Mk1 Clarinet that was discontinued but re-introduced for Puremagnetik’s Microtron series. Warm and woody, the Microtron Tape 3 clarinet has an authentic sound that captures a vintage flavor all its own. The Microtron clarinet patch is programmed an octave higher for quick harmonic layering with other Microtron sounds.
French Horn
Big and brassy, the Microtron French Horn is a uniquely expressive addition to the Microtron collection.
Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller disappeared from the radar in 1944, but now he has returned for one last swingin’ arrangement in your DAW! Glenn Miller inspires hours of fun and creativity with layered brass sounds, warped, flanged and mangled in the classic Mellotron tape style.
Microtron Tape 3 builds upon Live’s rack features to create the blending effects between tape sounds as can be achieved with a physical Mellotron. Native Live effects are completely integrated with multisample mode racks so that any Live 8 user can instantly load these sounds.
In addition, Microtron Tape 3 includes over 60 Live Clips performed by professional studio keyboardists. Each clip comes preprogrammed with the multi sound Microtron rack for the most flexibility and editing possibilities.
